The song ‘Don’t Lie to Me’ finds a passionate Streisand questioning President Trump and pleading for change.
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How a member of Maine’s political elite found himself in Mueller’s cross hairs
Sam Patten, a Camden native who aided top-level campaigns in Maine and served as a power broker overseas, is ensnared in the special counsel’s probe.
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Lawmakers turn out the lights on political messages projected on State House
The Legislative Council says the Capitol building must be maintained as a ‘neutral institution of democracy’ and not tainted by political messages.
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Democratic PAC tops $1 million in spending in Maine governor’s race
More than half of the money is to oppose Republican candidate Shawn Moody.
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Governor’s energy director steps down
Steven McGrath came from the private energy sector, where he specialized in finance and management.
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Dark money and blurred alliances drum up resistance to CMP power line project
An unusual mix of opponents, one of them quite secretive, is working at a grass-roots level to block a proposed 145-mile power line through Maine, even though it’s not on any ballot.
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Maine seeks consultant to craft rules and regulations for recreational pot sales
The selected company will have to submit its adult-use market plan by the end of April for review by state officials and legislators.
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New tax law to benefit low-income Mainers, avoid complications for companies
The state has now conformed with the federal tax code, providing $76 million in tax relief for individuals and businesses and making filing easier.
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Politico includes Sen. Collins in list of 50 people driving politics
Maine’s Republican senior senator ranked 16th on the annual list for being a crucial vote on a host of policy issues, including the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
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As Kavanaugh’s hearing concludes, Collins says she’s still undecided on Supreme Court nominee
The moderate Republican wields a key vote and says she won’t make a decision until she has a chance to review Brett Kavanaugh’s paperwork and testimony.